A political heat has continued to build across regions in Uganda ahead of the National Resistance Movement party representatives of the Central Executive Committee.
In Eastern Uganda, Capt. George Michael Mukula, the incumbent Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched an elaborate five-year work plan as he seeks to retain his position on the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) for the 2025–2030 term.
The seasoned politician, who has served in the role since 2010, made the announcement during a press briefing in Kampala, where he described his work plan as a “strategic covenant” with the people of Eastern Uganda and the NRM at large.
“I am offering tested leadership with a clear, actionable vision that aligns with the core values of the NRM. This plan is not only about continuity, it is about consolidation and transformation,” Capt. Mukula said.
Capt. Mukula’s manifesto is built around four thematic pillars including ideological reorientation and patriotic education, grassroots economic empowerment, strengthening of party structures, and youth-led digital transformation.
The plan emphasizes the need for renewed ideological training and patriotic awareness among Ugandans where Capt. Mukula intends to establish civic education clinics in all sub-regions, set up patriotic clubs in schools and tertiary institutions, launch the Museveni Doctrine Series on radio and digital platforms, collaborate with the Office of the National Chairman and Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) to establish ideological “model parishes.”
Recognizing the economic challenges faced at the grassroots level, Capt. Mukula’s blueprint includes creation of enterprise incubation hubs in districts, focusing on agriculture, agro-processing, ICT, tourism, and mining, strengthening SACCOs and optimizing the Parish Development Model (PDM).
Under this drive, Mukuka intends to launch the NRM Wealth Warriors initiative to train one million youth and women in entrepreneurship, digital trade, and cooperative development, supporting regional value chains by promoting commodities such as coffee and citrus in Bugisu, rice and fruits in Bukedi, dairy, cassava, and processing plants in Teso, sugarcane, cotton, and fishing in Busoga and Irish potatoes, maize, and dairy in Sebei.
He also called on the government to invest more in rural infrastructure including electricity, road networks, and water for production.
Mukula pledged to strengthen the NRM’s institutional capacity by introducing district-level performance dashboards to monitor service delivery and mobilization, enhancing the Digital NRM Platform for registration, e-learning, and internal communication, organizing quarterly dialogue meetings between the CEC and district leaders and revitalizing NRM grassroots organs such as youth, women, veterans, and diaspora chapters.
To better engage young Ugandans, Mukula proposes to establish the NRM Future Leaders Academy to train 2,500 youth in public policy, ethics, and digital communication, support youth-led tech start-ups in agri-tech, fintech, and digital media, develop an NRM Talent Bank to identify and mentor emerging leaders, expand digital mobilisation units in universities to promote the party’s message online.
Capt. Mukula faces competition from Mr. Calvin Echodu, a Soroti-based businessman, and Mr. Oboth Oboth Markson, a lawyer and former legislator from Tororo. Political observers believe the contest for the Eastern region CEC seat will be closely watched as the party prepares for the 2026 general elections.
According to Dr. Peter Emoru, a political analyst and lecturer at Kumi University, Mukula’s manifesto positions him as both a veteran and a forward-thinking leader.
“Mukula is clearly targeting both legacy and youth votes. He is offering experience while also promising to groom the next generation,” Dr. Emoru said.
The NRM electoral roadmap is yet to be formally announced, but internal campaigns are already gaining momentum. Capt. Mukula confirmed that his regional mobilization tour will begin in July, with initial stops planned in Soroti, Bukedea, and Mbale.
“The future of the Movement must be shaped today. I am committed to walking this journey with the people of Eastern Uganda,” he concluded.
